Lot 629
1799 B-13, BB-158. Rarity 2 Irregular date, 13 stars on reverse. NGC graded AU-58. Nicely toned. A well struck beauty in choice condition. Smooth, rolling fields display balanced medium silver gray, the color of "antique silver" without ever having been dipped or cleaned as far as we can tell. The coin really stands out because of it. Centers are traditionally soft on BB-158, with minor weakness seen at the central hair and on the stars, eagle's head and neck feathers of the reverse. Rims are, however, outstanding, as they are free from nicks or planchet cracks. This strike is from an earlier state of the obverse die before it shattered. The reverse has a few light diagonal adjustment lines but none of the often major die clash marks. A handsome choice AU58 dollar, this piece goes a long way toward defining the grade and sets a standard by which others often fail to measure up.Pop 2; none finer for the variety at NGC. In a new NGC 4 pronged holder.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000.
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